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Tiffany Klassen

Tiffany Klassen

Tillsonburg,Canada

Summary

Passionate and dedicated aspiring educator with a degree in Human Behavior specializing in Early Childhood Education. Committed to fostering positive learning experiences for children and helping them reach their full potential. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans, nurturing classroom environments, and adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs. Currently obtaining a certificate in Early Resource Consultant to enhance qualifications in working with special needs children. Eager to enhance personal growth and knowledge through new positions.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Toddler Educator, RECE

YMCA
06.2023 - Current
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
  • Implement and effectively follow the YMCA Playing to learn curriculum and supervision plan daily.
  • Extremely reliable and flexible.
  • Traveled and filled in for educators at other centres when needed.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
  • Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
  • Mentored new educators in best practices for teaching.

Teacher's Assistant

MSU ChildCare
09.2020 - 05.2023
  • Assisted educators in infants, toddlers, preschool classrooms.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
  • Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
  • Organized resources and materials for outdoor educational activities, broadening learning environment.
  • Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work.
  • Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.

Teacher's Assistant

Calvary Daycare
05.2020 - 09.2020
  • Placement student then to be hired on full time.
  • Observed and supervised alongside my supervisor
  • Gained insight and knowledge regarding educating in a kindergarten classroom
  • Helped implement program planning, activities and assisted with daily routines
  • Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.

Placement Student

Cootes Paradise Elementary School
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Knowledge of ELECT, HDLH, Kindergarten Program
  • Collaboration
  • Play to Learn
  • Program Planning
  • Toddlers, Preschool, School Age Expertise

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science - Human Behavior

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
04-2023

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON
04-2023

Diploma - RECE- Resource Consulting

Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON
01-2025

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Classroom management
  • Time management
  • Lesson planning

  • Teaching strategies
  • Child development
  • Continuing education
  • Organizational skills
  • Friendly, positive attitude

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Toddler Educator, RECE

YMCA
06.2023 - Current

Placement Student

Cootes Paradise Elementary School
01.2023 - 12.2023

Teacher's Assistant

MSU ChildCare
09.2020 - 05.2023

Teacher's Assistant

Calvary Daycare
05.2020 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Applied Science - Human Behavior

McMaster University

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Mohawk College

Diploma - RECE- Resource Consulting

Mohawk College
Tiffany Klassen